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Which countries does International Orphans Foundation, Inc.
work with to facilitate adoptions?
How much is the average cost for an adoption?
Does IOF offer any financial assistance?
Are there any income requirements for applicants?
How long does the adoption process take?
Are there any age limits for adoptive parents?
I want to adopt an infant, is this possible?
Do you have a list of older children or children with special needs?
We have considered adoption, but wonder about the dynamics with our other children. What would you suggest?
Which countries does International Orphans Foundation, Inc. work with to facilitate adoptions?
IOF works in foreign countries such as Russia, Peru, Ukraine and Costa Rica.
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How much is the average cost for an adoption?
The costs can vary greatly, depending on the country of origin and the individual child’s situation (i.e., special provisions are made for older children or children with special needs). However, you can expect an adoption to cost $10,000 - $20,000, excluding travel. (Travel requirements vary from country to country and must be considered on an individual basis.)
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Does IOF offer any financial assistance?
While IOF doesn’t offer assistance monetarily, we are aware of resources to help you fund your adoption, such as available grants. We also have arrangements with a national bank to create a loan program. We will do everything we can to share that information with you and help insure your financial needs are met.
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Are there any income requirements for applicants?
Immigration and Naturalization Service’s (INS) guidelines for income for international adoptions. Currently, INS requires a family’s earned income to be 125% of poverty guidelines, which vary per state and per family size. The range is approximately $11,000 to $29,000 annually.
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How long does the adoption process take?
The length of the process varies individually, but you can expect approximately 9 months.
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Are there any age limits for adoptive parents?
Age requirements are specific to the country of origin. However, generally there should be no more than 45 years age difference between the parents and the adoptive child.
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I want to adopt an infant, is this possible?
Most children being adopted from other countries are at least 8 months old, due to the time necessary to complete legal requirements for those countries.
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Do you have a list of older children or children with special needs?
IOF is connected with many children of varying ages and needs. For more information please feel free to contact us.
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We have considered adoption, but wonder about the dynamics with our other children. What would you suggest?
IOF offers a program called Journey of Hope. We at IOF recognize that wondering about the unknown can be a little scary. In fact, the biggest gap between an orphaned child and a loving family is fear of the unknown. Journey of Hope can help answer some of the questions you and your family are facing, thereby bridging that gap.
For more information contact us or select Journey of Hope.
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